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1965 Map of Squirrel Springs Canyon

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Squirrel Springs Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Wagontongue Mountain anchors the high country of western New Mexico where the Apache National Forest meets the Gila National Forest. The landscape is defined by a complex network of drainages, including the Tularosa River and its tributary, Apache Creek, which cut through numerous canyons such as Caquila Canyon and North Sand Canyon. This 1960s survey illustrates a remote area managed for water and range, characterized by isolated water sources and ranching infrastructure.

Water management is evident through the presence of several earthen tanks, including Govina Canyon Tank No 2 and Bear Tank, essential for livestock and wildlife in this arid terrain. Remote access is facilitated by a Jeep Trail and a designated Landing Strip, while reliable water points like Lower Squirrel Spring and Upper Cold Spring mark critical natural landmarks in the vast Squirrel Springs Canyon system.